Who is in your family? This is a common question explored in classrooms and homes by preschoolers and kindergarteners around the world. Fortunately, there are books about family Representing every type of family today (and growing every day), this list includes 35 of the best family books to enjoy with your kids.
This is a very large and diverse list. It includes picture books about the family that are suitable for reading with toddlers, from pre-K through kindergarten and through elementary school. It includes books about diverse families, including multicultural families, books that explore different family structures, blended families, single-parent families, books about adoption families, and more.
I hope that by offering such a diverse range of family books, I can help parents and teachers find books that give more children the opportunity to find themselves and their families reflected in the covers of books.
For those looking for a different picture book, I recommend also checking out the companion book list for this book – our The best picture books about difference and diversity collect.
35 Best Books About Family
As with all our listings best children’s books Collection, each title in this list links to Amazon (these are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no cost to you) where you can find more information and reviews for titles that you may not be personally familiar with.
Related: 101 Books to Help Build Friendships, Communication, and Social Skills
“The Family Book” by Todd Parr
In one of our favorite family books for young children, Parr uses his signature unique and colorful style to celebrate different family structures and the love we have for them.
Family, family, family! by Suzanne Long
With dozens of combinations, beautifully crafted animals, and frames depicting a variety of unconventional families, this is a book that warmly celebrates the love of family and is the perfect family book for preschoolers.
“Family Basics” by Abby Williams
Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family! With A for Adoption, B for Blended Family, and C for Co-Parenting, this important book helps kids explore complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way.
What does a family consist of? Hannah Bruner
This is a wonderful book that shares a key message: Families may look very different on the outside, but what truly makes them a family is the love they share with each other.
